tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17779098.post6643452434024618100..comments2024-03-06T05:16:15.314-05:00Comments on Chicky Chicky Baby: LopsidedChicky Chicky Babyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18056206889322232109noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17779098.post-3036535177585502802009-06-19T01:10:20.901-05:002009-06-19T01:10:20.901-05:00I would have done anything to have such a close nu...I would have done anything to have such a close nursing relationship with my son. From day one it was nothing but trouble, crying (mostly me- then him), soreness, irritability blah blah blah. Many lactation consults didnt help either. I finally threw in the towel (and the nipple shields) after 4 agonizing months. I still think its me. How could a baby NOT want to nurse, right? I cried incesantly as I packed up my pump, and bought formula.<br /><br />Has anyone had a bad first experience with nursing and then have a positive one with baby #2?<br /><br />I still wonder if there is something wrong me. Thinking about having another baby, not sure if I want to put myself through the nursing part again. I guess because I wanted it so much.iMuslimahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12734897331905563252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17779098.post-12468759212076208052009-06-06T00:21:19.240-05:002009-06-06T00:21:19.240-05:00Awww. Sweet post. ;pAwww. Sweet post. ;pAl_Palhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10260615221471924302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17779098.post-34700794539342808432009-05-26T17:25:40.570-05:002009-05-26T17:25:40.570-05:00Oh man, I got all weepy reading this. Imp is my l...Oh man, I got all weepy reading this. Imp is my last and we were going to let her go until she was...are you ready for this? THREE. Unfortunately we only got to 2 1/2 because of my medication issues but it was rough. And I was an emotional wreck. With all of my other babies, we only lasted a year and by the time those 12 months were over I just wanted them OFF OF ME! Imp? Not so much.<br /><br />And, I still have milk. July will make is a year since I weaned her. It sucks.Auds at Barking Madhttp://www.abritandabit.typepad.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17779098.post-971100348173972852009-05-24T09:40:27.661-05:002009-05-24T09:40:27.661-05:00A friend of mine says a couple bags of frozen lima...A friend of mine says a couple bags of frozen lima beans work wonders. <br /><br /><br /><I>P.S. I think the type of veggie is optional</I>musingwomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11112230052732661921noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17779098.post-22672710397330666152009-05-22T10:53:51.055-05:002009-05-22T10:53:51.055-05:00I hope you feel better soon! I understand the boob...I hope you feel better soon! I understand the boobie pain - my Geekling was really harsh on the nipples. My midwife gave me very particular instructions on using cabbage to soothe, but not too much in case it affected my supply.<br /><br />Geekling was also a hitter - she smacked me many a time whilst firmly anchored on the boob. She would also occasionally insist on holding my chin...RHWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12198558589796318892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17779098.post-43475296231172297792009-05-21T21:02:20.484-05:002009-05-21T21:02:20.484-05:00I'm trying not to think about your boobs - per you...I'm trying not to think about your boobs - per your request - but "a small, rabid badger hanging from my nipples by her teeth" is an image I've been trying to get out of my head all day.TwoBusyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08602330343815956303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17779098.post-42032026099159321632009-05-21T19:40:31.231-05:002009-05-21T19:40:31.231-05:00hey join me for the nonlinear girl baby shower. t...hey join me for <A HREF="http://motherwoman.blogspot.com/2009/05/fd-flickr-toys-do-fun-stuff-with-your.html" REL="nofollow">the nonlinear girl</A> baby shower. those babies are almost here.mo-wohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10934156423936866994noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17779098.post-76992127845225302002009-05-20T14:55:35.738-05:002009-05-20T14:55:35.738-05:00I heard you actually have to break up the cabbage ...I heard you actually have to break up the cabbage a bit or something. I had to stop cold turkey when Giggles was 14 months old because she was not wanting to stop and was getting all of her food from me....holy pain Batman, can you imagine how I felt the next day. <br /><br />With The Chicken she stopped on her own on her 1st birthday. It was like she knew. <br /><br />(((hugs))) hopefully you are more cemetrical soon.Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05247443626425489882noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17779098.post-82767777417882749362009-05-20T14:23:03.920-05:002009-05-20T14:23:03.920-05:00"If I had known then it was the last time I would ..."If I had known then it was the last time I would have tried to remember it all." Ain't that the truth about things in general when it comes to our darn kids?Patois42https://www.blogger.com/profile/07764936858778730692noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17779098.post-15753086730837712652009-05-20T08:10:00.066-05:002009-05-20T08:10:00.066-05:00Oh, I never heard that one! I also was on various...Oh, I never heard that one! I also was on various and sundry medicines and unable to nurse.Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09188733653627326208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17779098.post-58167818675456937032009-05-20T07:37:20.899-05:002009-05-20T07:37:20.899-05:00The cabbage thing does work. Just make sure the le...The cabbage thing does work. Just make sure the leaves are really cold when you put them on. And remove them as soon as they start to wilt and replace with fresh cold ones. It'll take 3-5 days but it does work. I didn't nurse (I know, bad mommy) and was dried up within a week of having my daugher.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17779098.post-71186819051946259022009-05-19T19:46:44.737-05:002009-05-19T19:46:44.737-05:00My little boys weaned early, by 6 months, because ...My little boys weaned early, by 6 months, because I was annoyed at the suck suck, look around, suck suck, look around, suck suck ENOUGH ALREADY... get the job done, kid! And now, although I have three and my life is hectic and more than I can admit to handling on most days, I wonder if I'd have another child just to take it slowly and enjoy it. Truth is, I think I'd still be saying GET THE JOB DONE, while alternatively crying into my wine glass that it all ends so quickly.<br /><br />Every step is a milestone and a molehill all at once. We have so much to look forward to. We have so many memories to keep.<br /><br />I loved this post. I think it's only the 2nd of yours I have read, but I loved it. <br /><br />Good luck to you, and to CC.Sarah@Momalomhttp://momalom.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17779098.post-91782011244123078722009-05-19T19:26:58.580-05:002009-05-19T19:26:58.580-05:00Did I mention I had to express myself into various...Did I mention I had to express myself into various sinks and cups at BlogHer07? TMI? Yeah, that's me, TMI.motherbumperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16053978199395919666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17779098.post-819602083804596112009-05-19T19:25:25.495-05:002009-05-19T19:25:25.495-05:00Weaning was bittersweet for me too. I was ready, ...Weaning was bittersweet for me too. I was ready, but sad.Jamiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17397028796157653539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17779098.post-73453521079834038032009-05-19T19:25:23.843-05:002009-05-19T19:25:23.843-05:00I did it for freedom and while it is a little bit ...I did it for freedom and while it is a little bit sad, it sure is a whole lot of liberating. I cannot stop picturing lopsided things so I'll just leave you with this: I think you are really onto something with this baby cage match/ultimate fighting idea.motherbumperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16053978199395919666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17779098.post-51527922627976237362009-05-19T19:12:28.035-05:002009-05-19T19:12:28.035-05:00Barbara - I have a cabbage leaf in my bra. Suppose...Barbara - I have a cabbage leaf in my bra. Supposedly it helps dry up the milk. I don't know if it works but I do know one thing - I smell a bit like coleslaw.Chicky Chicky Babyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18056206889322232109noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17779098.post-8607753673886489152009-05-19T15:29:00.000-05:002009-05-19T15:29:00.000-05:00I get the whole thing except for the cabbage.I get the whole thing except for the cabbage.Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09188733653627326208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17779098.post-39187454139646237782009-05-19T14:26:00.000-05:002009-05-19T14:26:00.000-05:00Weaning is very emotional for me. D turns one on F...Weaning is very emotional for me. D turns one on Friday and I've not really thought about weaning yet. (My husband has thought about weaning for months and months because he doesn't like to share the "girls" to which I say Pshaw!)<br /><br />My son essentially self-weaned at about 14 months so we'll see what Ms. D has planned.<br /><br />You did great nursing for so long. Hope the milk goes away quickly for you.Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01979925607834752536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17779098.post-56460211945287331162009-05-19T13:55:00.000-05:002009-05-19T13:55:00.000-05:00Since it won't let me edit my typos (curse you sle...Since it won't let me edit my typos (curse you sleep deprivation) all I can say is "dar dar dar" :PKerriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08150754812404528383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17779098.post-78338922991428233222009-05-19T13:54:00.000-05:002009-05-19T13:54:00.000-05:00Lopsided and bitten over here too. Looking forwar...Lopsided and bitten over here too. Looking forward to buying an expensive bra some time soon!Taniahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09886049581948361060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17779098.post-54469551787822443512009-05-19T13:48:00.000-05:002009-05-19T13:48:00.000-05:00Should a non-lactating, non-mammary possessing, no...<I>Should a non-lactating, non-mammary possessing, non-female person even comment on this post? A more important question is, "How lucky do you feel?"</I>Weaning my daughter wasn't as difficult for her as it was for my wife, since we were able to successfully introduce the occasional bottle a lot earlier. It was the physical discomfort and the emotional concern (she said it felt like she was "denying" her something, even though it was a slow process).<br /><br />I suspect my son will be more difficult. Even though he takes a bottle willingly (from me), he nurses for comfort, for solace, for insomnia, for frustration, for entertainment, for boredom, and for avoiding his crib.SciFi Dadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10479890087443823197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17779098.post-72769573703585594752009-05-19T13:41:00.000-05:002009-05-19T13:41:00.000-05:00It's totally bittersweet. I'm at a point where I'd...It's totally bittersweet. I'm at a point where I'd be fine if Dove - 18 months - self-weaned now, but I'm still her beverage of choice. I weaned Bee at 25 months - I was 5 months pregnant already. <br /><br />When Dove is able to undo my bra on her own, I'm cutting her off.karengreenershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02488069680575426742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17779098.post-55915783368461725302009-05-19T12:51:00.000-05:002009-05-19T12:51:00.000-05:00Oh, man. I still get a little nostalgic, and I wea...Oh, man. I still get a little nostalgic, and I weaned mine years ago. You did good by her.Magpiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15460136246441367993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17779098.post-77684372633795011322009-05-19T11:01:00.000-05:002009-05-19T11:01:00.000-05:00I will shortly being hitting the one year mark as ...I will shortly being hitting the one year mark as well. That's mine finish line as well. While reading today's blog I shouted out a few "Amen Sister"s and wept/leaked a drop for you.<br />I've been told Sage helps to dry things up. Kudos for being a nursing momma.Kerriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08150754812404528383noreply@blogger.com